Strategic Key Account Manager - Higher Ed & AI

Network Finance; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonuses & pension

25 days annual leave

Health coverage

Job summary

Sage is seeking an Events Manager to lead our South African events programme across business units and product portfolio. You will deliver virtual and in-person events, manage end-to-end delivery, and collaborate with marketing, sales, and external partners to drive engagement and lead generation.

Based in Johannesburg with a hybrid schedule, you will oversee budgets, venues, speakers, and comprehensive post-event analysis to measure ROI and business impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in sales, business development, or account management.
• Strong understanding of the academic and higher-education market.
• Experience using CRM and digital sales tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Market Analysis & Strategic Planning: identify customer needs, trends, opportunities and plan territories/accounts.
• Strategic Account Management: manage academic accounts, renewals, and growth.
• Product Adoption & Stakeholder Engagement: drive adoption and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Business Development & Revenue Growth: pursue new opportunities, build pipeline, present proposals.
• AI Enablement & Digital Fluency: use AI tools to enhance sales planning and forecasting.
• Collaboration & Performance Reporting: coordinate with cross-functional teams and report on performance.

Skills

Strategic account management

Sales & BD experience

CRM software

Academic market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or related field

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Sage is seeking an Events Manager to lead our South African events programme across business units and product portfolio. You will deliver virtual and in-person events, manage end-to-end delivery, and collaborate with marketing, sales, and external partners to drive engagement and lead generation.

Based in Johannesburg with a hybrid schedule, you will oversee budgets, venues, speakers, and comprehensive post-event analysis to measure ROI and business impact.